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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ekanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.503.28-3.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ekanite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ekanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.